USA Hockey Girls Central District National Camps and
Central District Development Camp Tryout
April 14-16, 2023
Cornerstone Community Center
1640 Fernando Dr.
De Pere, WI 54115

USA Hockey Central District Girl’s Tryout for 2023 will be held at Cornerstone Community Center 1640 Fernando Dr. De Pere, WI 54115 April 14-16, 2023.  All USA Hockey registered female skaters that wish to try out for USA Hockey National Select Camps as well as the Central District Development Camp MUST attend this tryout to be evaluated.  This is an OPEN tryout; any female residing in the Central District (WI, IL, MO, KS, NE, IA) are eligible to participate.  In 2022, over 470 girls participated in the tryout, register between February 1 and February 15 to secure a spot. Registration will be limited to the following birth years: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Cost is $165.  Register at centraldistricthockey.org beginning February 1, 2023 at 7:00 AM. Registration will close on February 15 at 11:59 PM. Late registrations will be placed on a wait list and will only be accepted if spots become available.

Eligible birth year skaters:

• 2009 – Central District Development Camp
• 2008 – Central District Development Camp / USA Hockey 15 Player Development Camp or U18 Select
• 2007 – Central District Development Camp / USA Hockey U18 Select or U16 Development Camp
• 2006 – Central District Development Camp / USA Hockey U18 Select or U17 Development Camp

Visit USA Hockey Girls Player Development for complete details and National Notification Timeline

2010 and younger skaters are NOT eligible to tryout

Tryout Overview:

Birth Year 2009 Players will be assigned to one of 6 teams. Saturday mid-morning/late afternoon practice (60 min) one small ice 4 vs 4 game Saturday evening and two games Sunday.

Birth Year 2008 Players will be assigned to one of 6 teams.  Friday evening practice (60 min) two games Saturday and one game Sunday.  All Star Game Sunday Afternoon.

Birth Year 2007 Players will be assigned to one of 6 teams. Friday evening practice (60 min) two games Saturday and one game Sunday AM. All Star Game Sunday Afternoon.

Birth Year 2006 Players will be assigned to one of 5 teams. Friday evening practice (60 min) two games Saturday and one game Sunday AM.

ALL GOALIES will participate in practices and games, plus will have one 45 min goalie session per birth year Friday or Saturday.  

Tryout Notes:

• Registration February 1-15, cost to tryout it $165. Players receive tryout jersey and socks
• Tryout schedule will be posted March 15 
• Team assignments are done randomly - specific team requests because of high school spring sport commitments or church commitments must be emailed to Andy Bradford by March 15.  Team assignments will be released April 5.  
• All players are expected to participate in all on ice sessions - any exceptions must be approved Andy Bradford abradford@depere.k12.wi.us PRIOR to the tryout
• Registration is position specific - i.e. if you register your skater as a FORWARD, she will participate in the tryout and be evaluated as a FORWARD
• Refunds will be provided due to injury/illness up to one week before tryout.  NO REFUNDS for a cancellation other than injury or illness.

Key Dates

• February 1, 2023 – Tryout Registration Opens 7:00 AM
• February 15, 2023 – Tryout Registration Closes 11:59 PM
• March 15, 2023 – Complete Tryout Schedule Released
• April 11, 2023 – Tryout Roster Assignments Released
• April 14-16, 2023 – Tryout Camp
• April 22, 2023 – Invitations made for Central District Development Camp, Including Alternates
• April 30, 2023 – $300 Deposit for Central District Player Development Camp Due
• May 2023– USA Hockey National Notifications begin
• May 30, 2022 $300 Balance for Central District Camp Due
• June 11-15, 2023 Central District Development Camp
• 142 total participants (51 08’s, 51 07’s, 20 06’s 20 05’s)
• July 16-22 U18 Select Camp Miami University, Oxford, OH
• July 10-15 Select 15 Camp Miami University, Oxford, OH
• June 24-30 U16/17 Development Camp Miami University, Oxford, OH

Contact Andy Bradford, USA Hockey Central Distrtict Girl’s Section Representative abradford@depere.k12.wi.us or 920-676-8812 with additional questions

Notes about USAH Girls Central District Player Development Camp June 11-15, 2023 Green Bay, WI
Arrive Sunday, depart Thursday

• $600 includes lodging, transportaton, ice, meals, jersey and socks
• Staff comprised of all NCAA DI and DIII coaches and players
• Off Ice training, NCAA recruiting education, nutrition education and more
• 1 game each day along with team practice, skills and position practices
• Guest appearance by current/former USAH Women’s National Team members